Badger defensive coordinator leaving for Arkansas

Chris Ash will coach Rose Bowl for Wisconsin

At least one assistant coach is following Bret Bielema south to Arkansas.

The University of Arkansas announced Tuesday that Badgers defensive coordinator Chris Ash has been named defensive coordinator for the Razorbacks.

Ash will stay with Wisconsin through the Rose Bowl.

“In the last three years working together, I gained a great respect for the way Chris teaches the game and develops student-athletes. I’ve followed his career for a long time, and his knowledge of the way we run our program and specifically the defense will be valuable for us moving forward in our transition," Bielema said in a news release.

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